Category: Geography
Vizhinjam Port
Recently, Vizhinjam Port has received environment nod for phase II, III development.
Fair Allocation of Krishna Water
During a meeting with the Union Jal Shakti Minister, the Chief Minister of Telangana emphasized the need for the central government to ensure a fair allocation of Krishna River water to the state.
Majuli Island
A survey conducted by Aaranyak, a biodiversity conservation organization, highlighted a rise in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island.
Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)
Scientists caution that, in a scenario of high carbon emissions, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (ACC) could decrease in speed by approximately 20 percent by the year 2050.
High Mountain Asia (HMA)
A study reveals that climate change has increased the frequency of floods in High Mountain Asia (HMA) since 2000.
VOC Port | Major Ports in India
VOC Port Authority is exploring the possibility of setting up a shipbuilding facility in Thoothukudi.
Reclassification of Major Minerals
Ministry of Mines reclassifies Barytes, Felspar, Mica, and Quartz as Major Minerals.
India’s Overseas Port Investments | Chabahar port
Chabahar Port received a special mention in Donald Trump’s memo
Autonomous System Industry Alliance | Underwater Domain Awareness
India and USA announced Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) initiative for Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA)
Vishwamitri River | Mugger Crocodiles
Government of Gujarat conducted a crocodile census in the Vishwamitri river.
Glacial Retreat
A recent study has found that the eastern Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh experienced a loss of 110 glaciers between 1988 and 2020.
Ghaggar River
NGT Panel finds Ghaggar River unsafe for bathing.